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Uber and Lyft. Many public transit authorities will also have door to door service for the elderly at the same price as a bus ride. You have to schedule it in advance. But as others have suggest, why not a mobility scooter if it's not too far away. That would be my first choice if it was me.
You wrote that you're too far from the OCTD station. Regional and local transit authorities can offer different kinds of transit. "Linehaul" is the kind you're referring to; stops at made at regular stations or points or access, on a scheduled route.
Paratransit, a/k/a small bus, is door-to-door service. Your local public transit authority can provide information on small bus services. In my area, it was only $1 one way for door-to-door service w/I a 10 mile radius. Arrangements do have to be made in advance though. However, you can't beat a few bucks for a ride!
Some Senior Centers offer the same paratransit service but to limited destinations, such as only within the community, or to specific grocery stores, and on specific days.
Senior Centers can also provide Boost or Ensure, if they've made that arrangement. And it's 1/2 price. Dad used to get about a 2 week supply of Ensure.
As Barb suggested, contact your local county government for more options. Or, if FL has a senior agency at the state level, they might be able to help, but I think local agencies would offer more information, especially for your specific area.
Do you have neighbors who might help out? You could pay them to take you shopping; some seniors I know have done this, or have just given a list of items and reimbursed the shopper when the items are delivered.
But, please do check out your local transit authority and Senior Center first.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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I think some stores offer delivery. I haven't used delivery. but you have to order online? or on a smart phone.
do you have ANY family that can help occasionally?
in my county there is a "department of aging and adult services"
can you check for that in your county?
www.media.ocgov.com/gov/bos/5/info/issues/seniors.asp
You wrote that you're too far from the OCTD station. Regional and local transit authorities can offer different kinds of transit. "Linehaul" is the kind you're referring to; stops at made at regular stations or points or access, on a scheduled route.
Paratransit, a/k/a small bus, is door-to-door service. Your local public transit authority can provide information on small bus services. In my area, it was only $1 one way for door-to-door service w/I a 10 mile radius. Arrangements do have to be made in advance though. However, you can't beat a few bucks for a ride!
Some Senior Centers offer the same paratransit service but to limited destinations, such as only within the community, or to specific grocery stores, and on specific days.
Senior Centers can also provide Boost or Ensure, if they've made that arrangement. And it's 1/2 price. Dad used to get about a 2 week supply of Ensure.
As Barb suggested, contact your local county government for more options. Or, if FL has a senior agency at the state level, they might be able to help, but I think local agencies would offer more information, especially for your specific area.
Do you have neighbors who might help out? You could pay them to take you shopping; some seniors I know have done this, or have just given a list of items and reimbursed the shopper when the items are delivered.
But, please do check out your local transit authority and Senior Center first.